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This morning, City of London Police were at Bank Junction, introducing a new approach to tackling cyclists who ignore red lights, giving offending riders the opportunity to watch a short hard-hitting road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fixed penalty notice.

This morning, City of London Police were at Bank Junction, introducing a new approach to tackling cyclists who ignore red lights, giving offending riders the opportunity to watch a short hard-hitting road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fixed penalty notice.

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A shoplifter, who went viral after being caught on camera brazenly stealing from a supermarket in the City of London, has been sentenced to three months in prison. Duane Moss, 42, of Highbury New Park, Islington, pleaded guilty to five counts of theft.

A shoplifter, who went viral after being caught on camera brazenly stealing from a supermarket in the City of London, has been sentenced to three months in prison. Duane Moss, 42, of Highbury New Park, Islington, pleaded guilty to five counts of theft.

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Be aware of criminals out to steal your phone. Simple actions such as keeping phones out of sight in crowded areas and being aware of surroundings can help reduce theft. Setting up phone security features will also give us a better chance of getting recovered phones back to you

Be aware of criminals out to steal your phone. Simple actions such as keeping phones out of sight in crowded areas and being aware of surroundings can help reduce theft. Setting up phone security features will also give us a better chance of getting recovered phones back to you

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A thief caught on CCTV stealing a phone from a vulnerable man lying in the street has failed to appear in court for sentencing and is now wanted. Paul Langan, 58, of Old Montague Street, Tower Hamlets, pleaded guilty to one count of theft from a person.

A thief caught on CCTV stealing a phone from a vulnerable man lying in the street has failed to appear in court for sentencing and is now wanted. Paul Langan, 58, of Old Montague Street, Tower Hamlets, pleaded guilty to one count of theft from a person.

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The UK’s most prolific gym thief has been jailed for stealing high-value luxury watches from gyms in the City. Paul Hughes, 59, of Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, stole watches worth a total of £62,107 between 30 July 2024 and 10 March 2026.

The UK’s most prolific gym thief has been jailed for stealing high-value luxury watches from gyms in the City. Paul Hughes, 59, of Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, stole watches worth a total of £62,107 between 30 July 2024 and 10 March 2026.

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Andre Medeiros, 39, who lives in Portugal, was sentenced to three years in prison for engaging in sexual communication with a child. Through Safer City Streets, we’re preventing harm, protecting the vulnerable & bringing offenders to justice. More here ➡️

Andre Medeiros, 39, who lives in Portugal, was sentenced to three years in prison for engaging in sexual communication with a child. Through Safer City Streets, we’re preventing harm, protecting the vulnerable & bringing offenders to justice. More here ➡️

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We made over 100 arrests, seized guns & knives & thousands of wraps of drugs in the City last year during ANPR operations. CCTV & ANPR have proved to be highly effective means of combating terrorism, serious organised crime & complex investigations. ➡️

We made over 100 arrests, seized guns & knives & thousands of wraps of drugs in the City last year during ANPR operations. CCTV & ANPR have proved to be highly effective means of combating terrorism, serious organised crime & complex investigations. ➡️

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Careless Lime rider fined and banned after City of London Police identify him using CCTV and trip data. We're working with Lime to catch anti-social cycling offences and potentially helping the force tackle wider offences in the future. Read more here

Careless Lime rider fined and banned after City of London Police identify him using CCTV and trip data. We're working with Lime to catch anti-social cycling offences and potentially helping the force tackle wider offences in the future. Read more here

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A suspected phone snatcher was arrested seconds after a phone was stolen near St Paul's, thanks to assistance from members of the public and a nearby proactive City of London Police patrol. If you come to the City to steal phones, we will arrest you and bring you to justice.

A suspected phone snatcher was arrested seconds after a phone was stolen near St Paul's, thanks to assistance from members of the public and a nearby proactive City of London Police patrol. If you come to the City to steal phones, we will arrest you and bring you to justice.

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The successful capture and prosecution of prolific phone snatcher Sonny Stringer shows our focus on detecting and bringing to justice those who snatch phones. PC Smith, who is trained in tactical pursuit & containment (TPAC), took the decision to make contact with his e-bike.

The successful capture and prosecution of prolific phone snatcher Sonny Stringer shows our focus on detecting and bringing to justice those who snatch phones. PC Smith, who is trained in tactical pursuit & containment (TPAC), took the decision to make contact with his e-bike.

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We’re urging anyone planning Hajj or Umrah to stay vigilant after new data shows £195k was lost to fraudsters in 2025. We’ve partnered with Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor to highlight the risks and what to look out for. Find out more in the news section on our website.

We’re urging anyone planning Hajj or Umrah to stay vigilant after new data shows £195k was lost to fraudsters in 2025. We’ve partnered with Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor to highlight the risks and what to look out for. Find out more in the news section on our website.

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A dangerous knife carrying cyclist was stopped by officers after going through a red light. The officers on patrol stopped Ridwan Abdilahi, 23, of no fixed abode, & after he tried to get away, they carried out a search & found a six-inch blade on him. ➡️

A dangerous knife carrying cyclist was stopped by officers after going through a red light. The officers on patrol stopped Ridwan Abdilahi, 23, of no fixed abode, & after he tried to get away, they carried out a search & found a six-inch blade on him. ➡️

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A man who kicked the wing mirror off a police car outside of Bishopsgate Police station has been sentenced. Before his mindless criminal damage to an emergency vehicle, Adam Bachir-Belmehdi, 21, was seen eating his takeaway on the bonnet. More here ➡️

A man who kicked the wing mirror off a police car outside of Bishopsgate Police station has been sentenced. Before his mindless criminal damage to an emergency vehicle, Adam Bachir-Belmehdi, 21, was seen eating his takeaway on the bonnet. More here ➡️

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An organised crime group, believed to be the first in the United Kingdom to extract cocaine chemically concealed in cosmetic hair removal wax products, has been sentenced to a total of 44 years and one month in prison. Read more here:

An organised crime group, believed to be the first in the United Kingdom to extract cocaine chemically concealed in cosmetic hair removal wax products, has been sentenced to a total of 44 years and one month in prison. Read more here:

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While fans are focused on the World Cup, bag thieves are looking for chances to score on and off the pitch. VAR will be in used throughout the City and our control officers will be operating CCTV cameras from their very own Stockley Park, looking out for any foul play.

While fans are focused on the World Cup, bag thieves are looking for chances to score on and off the pitch. VAR will be in used throughout the City and our control officers will be operating CCTV cameras from their very own Stockley Park, looking out for any foul play.

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The MagicalTaxiTour has started its journey to Disneyland Paris, where black cab drivers take seriously ill children & their family & carers for a trip of a lifetime For one of our officers, it’s his 25th & final year escorting the fleet. Read more here:

The MagicalTaxiTour has started its journey to Disneyland Paris, where black cab drivers take seriously ill children & their family & carers for a trip of a lifetime For one of our officers, it’s his 25th & final year escorting the fleet. Read more here:

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City of London Police plain clothed officers, patrolling as part of the force's Safer City Streets initiative, saw two men enter a pub on Great Tower Street and leave with an extra bag. 🚨 They were searched and found to be in possession of a stolen bag containing a laptop.

City of London Police plain clothed officers, patrolling as part of the force's Safer City Streets initiative, saw two men enter a pub on Great Tower Street and leave with an extra bag. 🚨 They were searched and found to be in possession of a stolen bag containing a laptop.

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A drug dealer has been sentenced to 32 months in prison, for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Alehandro Zeneli, 21, was also convicted of driving without insurance and driving without a licence. Read here:

A drug dealer has been sentenced to 32 months in prison, for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Alehandro Zeneli, 21, was also convicted of driving without insurance and driving without a licence. Read here:

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A Rolex robber has been sent to prison for stealing a £28k watch off a man with a broken ankle. Mohammed Fremoule, 29 of Cazenove Road, Walthamstow, pled guilty to robbery and handling stolen goods & was sentenced to over two years in prison. More here➡️

A Rolex robber has been sent to prison for stealing a £28k watch off a man with a broken ankle. Mohammed Fremoule, 29 of Cazenove Road, Walthamstow, pled guilty to robbery and handling stolen goods & was sentenced to over two years in prison. More here➡️

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A bag thief, who was caught on CCTV taking just seconds to steal a bag in a pub in the City of London, has been sentenced to prison. Plain-clothed officers arrested the thief and his accomplice, after spotting the two men acting suspiciously at Leadenhall Market.

A bag thief, who was caught on CCTV taking just seconds to steal a bag in a pub in the City of London, has been sentenced to prison. Plain-clothed officers arrested the thief and his accomplice, after spotting the two men acting suspiciously at Leadenhall Market.

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Cannabis with a street value of £35,000 was found in a vehicle during a week-long intensification operation against uninsured motorists. The operation highlighted other criminality associated with those driving without insurance. Read more here:

Cannabis with a street value of £35,000 was found in a vehicle during a week-long intensification operation against uninsured motorists. The operation highlighted other criminality associated with those driving without insurance. Read more here:

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‘Crash for cash’ fraud puts motorists at risk and contributes to increased insurance premiums. Learn how to protect yourself against ‘crash for cash’ fraud ➡️

‘Crash for cash’ fraud puts motorists at risk and contributes to increased insurance premiums. Learn how to protect yourself against ‘crash for cash’ fraud ➡️

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A ‘Cinderella’ phone snatcher has pleaded guilty to theft today. Forensics matched DNA to a shoe left behind by the thief and identified that the shoe was a match to Spencer Duarte, 28, of Saffron Walden.

A ‘Cinderella’ phone snatcher has pleaded guilty to theft today. Forensics matched DNA to a shoe left behind by the thief and identified that the shoe was a match to Spencer Duarte, 28, of Saffron Walden.

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Around 5,000 counterfeit items and £40,000 in cash were seized by Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit during raids at a shop and residential address in west London on Thursday. Boxes of counterfeit perfume, bags, hats and homeware were stored across the first and second floors of the shop.

Around 5,000 counterfeit items and £40,000 in cash were seized by Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit during raids at a shop and residential address in west London on Thursday. Boxes of counterfeit perfume, bags, hats and homeware were stored across the first and second floors of the shop.

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